Atty. Deborah Ellen Townsend

Atty. Deborah Ellen Townsend

Deborah Ellen Townsend is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law. Deborah received a A.M. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Deborah Ellen Townsend at a glance

Deborah Ellen Townsend is a real estate and ip attorney based in San Mateo, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1988) and Stanford University (A.M. Yale, 1988). Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Ellen Townsend is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • Deborah received a A.M. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Deborah practices in San Mateo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ellen Townsend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Ellen Townsend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Mateo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Deborah Ellen Townsend's law office located?
Deborah Ellen Townsend's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ellen Townsend handle?
Deborah Ellen Townsend focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Ellen Townsend practiced law?
Deborah Ellen Townsend has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Deborah Ellen Townsend go to law school?
Deborah Ellen Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.M. Yale, 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1988
A.M. Yale
Stanford University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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